7th annual Dolly Should Festival in Bay St. Louis
Over in the Bay, the 7th annual Dolly Should Festival brought out all the Dolly lovers in the region. You could say Downtown Bay St. Louis was…
2024 MLK Community Expo offers resources to the community
Over the weekend, a community expo was held on the Coast ahead of MLK Day. The second annual Martin Luther King Community Expo at…
Cold weather shelters opening across the Coast
Cold-weather shelters are opening across South Mississippi ahead of the blast of cold temperatures. In Hancock County, the cold weather shelter at the emergency operations in the Kiln will be open from the hours of 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.…
Tips for pet safety during cold weather
When it comes to protecting pets and animals from the cold, one local shelter is providing relief to the local homeless community and their pets. Monday and Tuesday, the…
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church hosting Wild Game Fest set for MLK Day
(OCEAN SPRINGS, MS): The unmistakable aroma of hamburgers, chicken, beef, and even some exotic culinary surprises will fill the air at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park in Ocean Springs on Monday for the MLK Wild Game Fest. What…
Gulfport investigating weekend shooting
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting on Saturday evening that left three people wounded. Officers were called to the 1000 block of 45th Avenue on Saturday about 6:27 p.m. about a shooting.…
Driver charged in traffic incident that leaves pedestrian dead
Biloxi Police have charged a man with leaving the scene of an accident after striking a pedestrian who died at the scene. Police say 70-year-old Lonzo Norris…
Governor declares state of emergency as winter weather moves into state
Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency as frigid temperatures, sleet and snow creep into the state. On Sunday, Reeves posted the decree to his X account. "I’ve…
Acclaimed play “Dissonance” to be performed at MGCCC’s Harrison County Campus
Direct from acclaimed performances in New York City and Washington, D.C., Three Cord Productions continues its national tour of Florida-based actor-writers Marci J. Duncan and Kerry Sandell’s new play, “DISSONANCE,” a 90-minute two-person drama that asks the question, “Can a…
CTA announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bus Schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, January 15, 2024. All fixed route bus services will operate on a Sunday time schedule during this holiday. Normal bus service will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.…
Speaker White Announces House Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
Jackson, MS – Speaker Jason White announces House Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. Speaker White shares, “It is with great pride that I announce the House leadership team for the next four years. The selections for Chairs and Vice Chairs…
USM Awarded $2.5 Million for USM Visualization and Digital Multimedia Unit of Excellence
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach is getting an upgrade, precisely a $2.5 million upgrade thanks to Mississippi lawmakers. The grant comes from a bill that awards $50 million in BP settlement funds to…
Hancock Whitney Awards $225K in Grants to 25 Non-Profits across Gulf South Footprint
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 9, 2024)—Twenty-five non-profit organizations across the Gulf South are starting the New Year with additional funding to meet the physical, mental and financial health needs of local communities. Through Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant awards, these organizations will…
Deputy Jeremy Malone laid to rest in George County
Law enforcement officials from as far as New York came to support Deputy Malone’s family, friends, and colleagues. Governor Tate Reeves and many local law enforcement officials…
Road closures in the City of Biloxi
Two roads in Biloxi will be experiencing closures starting Monday, January 15th. Camellia Street (from US Hwy 90 to Southern Avenue) will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Jan. 15 – Friday. Feb. 2. This closure will be in…
Arrested on two counts of burglary of an automobile
On January 12, 2024, the Long Beach Police Department arrested 21-year-old Cavion Thigpen of Gulfport and 23-year-old Decarlos Willis of Pass Christian and charged them with 2 counts each of Burglary of an Automobile. The arrest was the result of…
All three community saferooms opening in Pearl River County in preparation
Due to the expected prolonged freezing conditions next week all three community saferooms will open. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may need (food, water, etc.) See below for locations and hours. Poplarville Community Saferoom (Open Monday 1/15/23…
Funeral service for fallen George County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Malone
The funeral service for fallen Deputy Jeremy Malone was held Friday at Agricola Baptist Church in Lucedale. Deputy Malone was killed on January 4th during a traffic…
Inaugural trip to Las Vegas takes flight at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
A new flight offering for locals took off this morning at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. The airport and local leaders celebrated the inaugural Breeze Airways flight from…
Cold weather shelters opening
In anticipation of cold-weather conditions, two cold-weather shelters will open January 12th, 2024. The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center opens today at 4:30 p.m. That shelter is located at 10395 Automall Parkway in D’Iberville. In Gulfport, the Salvation Army Center of…
Tornado safety on the Gulf Coast
Tornado activity in Mississippi is on the rise, a threat people on the coast don't see often. News 25's Brooke Parker tells us more.
Diamondhead holding special election for Ward 4
A special election is being held in Diamondhead this month. Four candidates have now been certified, looking to become the newest Diamondhead city councilmember. Brigitte B. Becker, Austin, Clark, James A. Marble, and Peter Yanez are the four candidates running…
Court denies attempt to overturn death penalty sentence
A man found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2010 attempted to overturn the ruling for a second time. Timothy Ronk was found guilty for the August 2008 killing of Michelle Craite, a 37-year-old Biloxi woman. Ronk…
MEMA Encourages Mississippians to Prepare for Winter Weather and Extreme Cold
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges Mississippians to prepare for potential winter weather and extreme cold next week. Residents should be prepared for potential ice, cold temperatures, and possible prolonged power outages. As an arctic blast…